Chimney Beach sits on the East Shore just north of Secret Cove, and takes its name from a lone stone fireplace chimney — the last remnant of an old cabin — still standing near the sand. Like the rest of this stretch of shoreline, it's reached by trail rather than by driving straight up to it, which keeps it noticeably calmer than Sand Harbor a few miles north.
The appeal is the same East Shore combination that makes this whole stretch famous: granite boulders to climb and jump from, water clear enough to see well past your feet, and enough separation between towel spots that it never quite feels crowded, even on a busy weekend.
| Location | East Shore, on NV-28 between Sand Harbor and Secret Cove, just north of the Secret Cove trailhead |
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| Access | A marked roadside lot, then a moderate ~15-minute trail down through the forest to the water |
| Parking | Paid trailhead lot (roughly $12/day) — arrive early, as it fills alongside Secret Cove's on summer weekends |
| Facilities | None — no restrooms, no rentals, no lifeguard; pack in everything you need and pack out all trash |
| Dogs | Generally allowed outside state-park boundaries; keep them under control on the boulders |
| Best for | Swimming, snorkeling, boulder scrambling, and a quieter alternative to Sand Harbor |